VIERA® 42" Class U5 Series LCD HDTV (42.0" Diag.)

VIERA® 42" Class U5 Series LCD HDTV (42.0" Diag.)

TC-L42U5

Features

Picture Quality

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Clear, Vivid Images Every Time

Full-HD

The full-HD VIERA features a Full-HD LCD panel with 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. Panasonic's image stabilization and high-speed drive technology make it possible to reproduce HDTV broadcasts in their full, original resolution and produce fine image detail from other high-resolution sources.

Networking

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Get More Excitement Out of Gaming

Game Mode

Games are much more fun when there's no lag in operation. VIERA automatically chooses settings that provide the optimal image, so you get super-fast response and no delays. Even dark scenes with delicately rendered details are beautiful and easy to see. Game mode makes all of the game apps on VIERA Connect even more fun to play.

Play Various Types of Formats Easily

USB Playback

Simply insert a USB flash memory into the slot to enjoy previously saved photos and music on VIERA's large screen.
The customize function for background music and effect processing gives you even more ways to view and enjoy content.

Eco

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Searching for Waste and Automatically Saving Power

Eco Mode

This mode automatically turns the power off and adjusts the brightness depending on VIERA's operating status. Settings can be configured by selecting Eco mode from VIERA Tools.

No Signal for 10 Minutes or No Activity for 3 Hours

This setting automatically turns the power off when there's no image signal for 10 minutes or more, or when there's no activity for 3 hours or more.

Power Save

This setting adjusts screen brightness to reduce power consumption.

Adjusts Screen Brightness to Suit the Room

C.A.T.S. [Contrast Automatic Tracking System]

This detects the brightness of the room and automatically adjusts screen brightness accordingly. When the room darkens, it lowers the screen brightness and adjusts the image quality for easier viewing while suppressing power consumption.

Reviews

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
Great InvestmentGood investment for home entertainment

Date published: 2013-03-29

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anonymous from

Date published: 2013-02-20

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
Gtreat valueConsider the price point for this TV and you will not find a better value with good quality. Compared to other TV's with similar specs and cost, Panasonic outshines the competition. Anyone expecting top of the line quality for value pricing will be disappointed.
Purchased this TV for my parents and it definitely meets all expectations. Time will tell the longevity of the product.

Date published: 2012-11-29

Rated 1 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
DissappointedI purchased this television 2 years and 3 months ago it has stopped working. A flashing red light and no longer turns on. It seems as though it will not be worth the money to keep it. I will be purshasing a NEW TV which will NOT be Panasonic. After spending so much on a TV I would expect it to last longer than 2 years expecially since it had not been used excessively.

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